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Amanda Taub

Former Vox staff

    Latest articles by Amanda Taub

    Marijuana Legalization
    It’s about much more than missing students: Mexico’s massive protest movement, explainedIt’s about much more than missing students: Mexico’s massive protest movement, explained
    Marijuana Legalization

    They may have started as a response to the disappearance of 43 student protesters, but now Mexico’s protests are about much more than that. Here’s what you need to know about the protests, and the deep problems in Mexico that inspired them.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    17 questions about this bizarre video of Putin maybe flirting with China’s first lady17 questions about this bizarre video of Putin maybe flirting with China’s first lady
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    The bizarre Putin flirtation scandal, explained in 17 unanswerable questions.

    By Amanda Taub
    Climate
    Putin has plunged Russia into a vicious cycle of economic declinePutin has plunged Russia into a vicious cycle of economic decline
    Climate

    Putin used the Ukraine conflict to distract Russians from their weakening economy. But that strategy resulted in sanctions, weakening the economy even further. Russians — and the West — should worry about what will come next.

    By Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    North Korea finally releases American prisoners Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd MillerNorth Korea finally releases American prisoners Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller
    Criminal Justice

    What you need to know about the two American prisoners who were just released in North Korea.

    By Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    A federal judge’s radical new plan to keep innocent people out of jailA federal judge’s radical new plan to keep innocent people out of jail
    Criminal Justice

    Judge Jed Rakoff says our justice system is “a mirage.” The reality is that prosecutors have all the power — and innocent people are paying the price.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    Chinese leader’s delegation to Tanzania bought so much illegal ivory the price doubledChinese leader’s delegation to Tanzania bought so much illegal ivory the price doubled
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    How Chinese black markets and Tanzanian corruption are teaming up to kill thousands of elephants.

    By Amanda Taub
    2016 Presidential Election
    The terrifying rise of the far right in the UK, explained in one chartThe terrifying rise of the far right in the UK, explained in one chart
    2016 Presidential Election

    New poll results show that the far-right British political party UKIP is gaining significant support among British voters. Here’s why that’s really, really worrying

    By Amanda Taub
    Religion
    The problem with Alabama’s new anti-Sharia lawThe problem with Alabama’s new anti-Sharia law
    Religion

    At best, the new law will be a confusing hassle with little practical effect. At worst, it will turn anti-Muslim bigotry into an expensive nightmare for families and businesses across Alabama.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    How we’d cover the midterm elections if they happened in another countryHow we’d cover the midterm elections if they happened in another country
    archives

    How would American media cover the midterm elections if they were happening in another country? Here’s the story you might be reading if they did.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    The twisted racial politics behind Australia’s asylum policyThe twisted racial politics behind Australia’s asylum policy
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    The surprising history and devastating consequences of racial politics Down Under.

    By Amanda Taub